Browsing the "friendship" Tag

Growing up, Martin Luther King, Jr. and I would often share a birthday, and I felt a special connection to him, and not just because I got the day off. His words struck me; even in my grammar school days, [...]

A few months back, I was speaking with a dear friend of mine, Jess. She is a fabulous photographer, a hopeless romantic, and a lover of all things food and wine. She was shocked to hear that I hadn’t [...]

Here is a beautiful photo montage from our retreat with the women from Kenmare School in Jersey City with Enchanted Makeovers. It was an incredible weekend, and I miss everyone so much. I’m sure our paths will cross again soon, [...]

Last night was the season finale of Project Runway. I have an addiction to that show- something about seeing people create inspires me. The creation of gorgeous clothing also inspires me to switch out of my baggy sweatpants and throw [...]

A few months ago, a team of people from Oprah Winfrey’s Network (OWN) came to New Jersey searching for the next TV star for their “OWN” show. With a lot of coordination and support from family and friends, I spent [...]

Live: Talking on the phone with an old friend and making plans to get together. Even though time has passed since we spoke, it felt like we picked up just where we left off. Love: The Journey Medley on “Glee” [...]

Yesterday in my inbox, I received a message from a woman I’ve long admired, Tanea Smith, founder of She’s Got Papers. A paper and pen girl herself, it’s no wonder we get along so well. I was so enamored by [...]

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” ~ Leo F. [...]

Giving someone flowers unexpectedly holds a lot of meaning. Different cultures have used flower giving as a way to signify everything from love, friendship, loyalty, to compassion, trust, and future wealth. And, each flower has a meaning of its own. [...]